Enrollment
606
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buena Vista, GA
L. K. Moss Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for L. K. Moss Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130354002219
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L. K. Moss Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Georgia
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 606
- students enrolled
L. K. Moss Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Marion County · Georgia
NCES ID 130354002219 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L. K. Moss Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at L. K. Moss Elementary School
L. K. Moss Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Buena Vista, Georgia, enrolling 606 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 606 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 376 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #202.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (30%) (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 28.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Buena Vista's public schools, it stands alongside Marion County Middle/High School (687 students): L. K. Moss Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.8:1).
Its district, Marion County, also runs Marion County Middle/High School (687 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How L. K. Moss Elementary School compares
L. K. Moss Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 36% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Georgia - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
African American 30.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.6, L. K. Moss Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County, which includes L. K. Moss Elementary School.
$13,249
Per student
-4%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.5%
State 47.4%
Federal 28.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How L. K. Moss Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Middle/High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L. K. Moss Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Buena Vista
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about L. K. Moss Elementary School
How many students attend L. K. Moss Elementary School?
L. K. Moss Elementary School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buena Vista, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L. K. Moss Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at L. K. Moss Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L. K. Moss Elementary School?
82.5% of students at L. K. Moss Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L. K. Moss Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at L. K. Moss Elementary School is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Buena Vista, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L. K. Moss Elementary School?
L. K. Moss Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is L. K. Moss Elementary School a good school?
L. K. Moss Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Georgia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Marion County?
Besides L. K. Moss Elementary School, Marion County also operates Marion County Middle/High School (687 students). See the Marion County district page for the complete list.
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